John Hentosz

John Hentosz, 101, passed away peacefully, on June 12, 2025.
John was born in Connellsville, PA to the late Frank and Mary Hentosz on February 9, 1924. He was a graduate of Hower High School. John served his country in the US Navy, in the South Pacific, during WWII. He retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. in 1987, where he worked in the maintenance department. John was a life member of the Firestone Park VFW #3383, the Firestone Park Primetimers, and was a social member of the Jednota Club.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife Edna, along with 6 siblings. He is survived by his partner Janet Cornelius, along with 4 generations of nieces & nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 20 at the Anthony Funeral Home - Akron Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. A graveside service with full military honors will take place on Saturday, June 21, 11:30 am at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron. A reception will immediately follow at the FOP Lodge #7 at 2610 Ley Drive in Akron. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John's memory to the Humane Society of Summit County by visiting www.summithumane.org or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation by visiting www.t2t.org .